Verizon Tests Ad Targeting

Verizon this week is rolling out “Verizon Selects” -- the carrier’s own ad-targeting program, SlashGear reports. “In exchange for sharing your data usage, such as
location, Web browsing, and mobile app usage data, you’ll get targeted advertisements delivered to you by either email, text messages, or other forms of mobile advertising,” it reports.
“Right off the bat, this definitely seems unsettling. “